Human Genetics and Genetic Diseases

Gene Therapy

Gene therapy includes the introduction of one or more foreign genes into an organism to treat hereditary or acquired genetic defects. In gene therapy, DNA encoding a remedial protein is bundled inside a "vector", which transports the DNA inside cells inside the body.

There are two unique sorts of gene therapy relying upon which kinds of cells are dealt with: Substantial gene therapy: exchange of a segment of DNA to any cell of the body that doesn't create sperm or eggs. Germ line gene therapy: exchange of a segment of DNA to cells that produce eggs or sperm.